8% increase in number of women attacked - CSO (opens original article in a new tab)

The CSO reported an 8% increase in attacks on women in the first three months of the year, with a 1% rise in male victims. Negligent and endangerment offences also increased significantly.

• 8% increase in number of women attacked in first three months of year
• 1% increase in male victims of assaults and related offences
• Negligent and endangerment offences up 6% including dangerous driving and drink driving